Downtown Ventura Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Ventura featuring a sunset

Popular places to visit

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Ventura Harbor

4/5(4 reviews)

Appreciate delicious seafood, sandy beaches, whale watching and charming friendliness in this waterfront area with access to Channel Islands National Park.

Ventura Harbor
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Venture Pier

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Enjoy seafood or tacos at the foot of this pier and wander along its old wooden planks for panoramic views of the Channel Islands.

Venture Pier
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Ventura City Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Ventura City Beach during your trip to Ventura? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Ventura City Beach
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Emma Wood State Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Emma Wood State Beach during your travels in Ventura? Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its lively festivals.

Emma Wood State Beach
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South Jetty Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at South Jetty Beach during your trip to Ventura? Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its lively festivals.

South Jetty Beach
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San Buenaventura Mission

Find out about the history of Ventura with a stop at San Buenaventura Mission. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

San Buenaventura Mission

Activities

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Montecito Coastline Electric Bike Guided Tour

AU$189
Per adult
Montecito Coastline Electric Bike Guided Tour
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Our pick of the best Downtown Ventura Hotel Deals

Travelers Beach Inn
Travelers Beach Inn
2 out of 5
929 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura, CA
The price is AU$105 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
AU$105
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this motel in Ventura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
5/10 (1,004 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 23 May 2024

Travelers Beach Inn
Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
2.5 out of 5
298 S Chestnut St, Ventura, CA
The price is AU$259 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
AU$259
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,903 reviews)
Good option
"Our stay was comfortable, construcción is still ongoing however we were made aware of it multiple times. We didn’t have any issues it was a short weekend getaway. Any everything went smoothly for us and our family."

Reviewed on 1 Jun. 2024

Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Clocktower Inn Ventura
Clocktower Inn Ventura
3 out of 5
181 E Santa Clara St, Ventura, CA
The price is AU$232 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
AU$232
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"The motel architecture is in a lovely Spanish style. There were a few homeless people around the corner, but it felt safe. The breakfast was consisting of toast and bagel, cream cheese, fruit, coffee and instant oatmeal."

Reviewed on 31 May 2024

Clocktower Inn Ventura
Best Western at Ventura Pier
Best Western at Ventura Pier
2.5 out of 5
708 E Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA
The price is AU$225 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
AU$225
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Ventura Pier and Ventura County Fairgrounds are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"The central location was excellent, very affordable."

Reviewed on 28 May 2024

Best Western at Ventura Pier
Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown
Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown
2 out of 5
350 East Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA
The price is AU$158 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
AU$158
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this motel in Ventura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Staff were helpful and nice. No issues. Close to beaches, fairgrounds."

Reviewed on 31 May 2024

Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown
Hotel San Buena
Hotel San Buena
2 out of 5
11 S Ash St, Ventura, CA
The price is AU$463 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
AU$463
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free WiFi, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Ventura County Fairgrounds and Ventura ...
10/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
"This is a beautiful property. You can walk to Main St where there are plenty of shops and restaurants. The place is clean, the walls are a little thin though, since it is an old building. There was a group that came in and were in the room next to us and they were talking and laughing and very very ..."

Reviewed on 29 May 2024

Hotel San Buena
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Ventura

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Westside

Westside might not have many top sights, but Ventura County Fairgrounds and Ventura Pier are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Westside
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Pierpont Bay

If you're spending some time in Pierpont Bay, Ventura City Beach and San Buenaventura State Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Pierpont Bay
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Midtown

Though Midtown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ventura City Beach and Ventura Harbor.

Midtown
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Montalvo

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Montalvo and surrounding area, you can visit Ventura Harbor and Ventura City Beach.

Montalvo
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East End

While East End isn't home to many top sights, Olivas Adobe Historical Park and Golf N' Stuff are some notable places to visit nearby.

East End
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Saticoy

Saticoy might not have many top sights, but Sterling Hills Golf Club and Golf N' Stuff are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Saticoy

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